06 November 2023
- At the age of 38, my son has no girlfriend or any other friend. He is a well-paid engineer whose only love seems to be cars and casual engagements with teenage girls. Is he mentally sick?
05 November 2023
- ISLAMABAD, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — Pakistan registers an 82 percent increase in cotton production as compared to last year, the Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association said on Saturday. As of Oct. 31, around 6.8 million bales arrived at the ginning factories…
05 November 2023
- The recent AGOA summit in Johannesburg beckoned calls for its extension beyond September 2025 amidst diplomatic tensions. With a backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and US-Africa relations at a delicate juncture, the summit explored the…
05 November 2023
- Move comes after high-ranking State officials, including President Ruto and Treasury CS condemned new tax collection measures by the taxman.
05 November 2023
- MOSCOW, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) — Russia’s economy is expected to increase by about 2.8 percent in 2023 after shrinking 2 percent last year, Russia’s Tass news agency reported Saturday, citing Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. “We expect the economy to grow…
05 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Tatu City has entered into a trade deal with China’s Guangdong Province. The Kenya Guangdong General Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote bilateral trade between Kenya and China. The agreement, signed in Guangzhou, the…
05 November 2023
- KPCU was placed under receivership by KCB in 2015 due to a non-performing loan of Sh85 million. This was in addition to other debtors who delivered coffee to KPCU and were owed Sh50 million.
05 November 2023
- Around 46 per cent of monitored firms reported that total expenses had increased from September, driven by a further uplift in fuel prices and associated transport costs
05 November 2023
- Over 20 buyers will start arriving in Nyeri Sunday before their coffee trips on Monday where they will visit the Hill Farm coffee estate.
04 November 2023
- While the numbers have not fully crystalised, there are indicators that the heavy taxes imposed by the KK administration are taking a toll on the taxpayers.
04 November 2023
- Taxman cites obscure nature of informal businesses and lack of transparency in financial dealings. Some traders have abandoned electronic payment to beat the system.
04 November 2023
- President says KRA should be firm in tax collection, but not punitive to Kenyans. Says it is possible to be courteous, kind, and gentle to taxpayers while also efficient.
04 November 2023
- JAKARTA, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) — The extreme El Nino phenomenon in Indonesia has disrupted the rice production in the largest economy of Southeast Asia, which has resorted to imports to secure domestic stocks. A prolonged drought resulting in lower rice…
04 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – President William Ruto lauded the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for embracing technology in tax collections yesterday. Reforms have improved the effectiveness and convenience of the tax system, the Head of State said. He…
04 November 2023
- WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — Cracks are slowly emerging in the U.S. jobs market, as the numbers show a significant hiring slowdown for October. October saw the United States add 150,000 jobs, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of…
04 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – The Kenya Revenue Authority will be rebuilt to a service-oriented organisation. President William Ruto said he is keen on restoring KRA’s image to inspire voluntary tax compliance. The President observed that KRA will no…
04 November 2023
- President William Samoei Ruto has reiterated the Government’s commitment to make taxpaying in the country simple by enhancing efficiency in tax system. The president appreciated KRA for undertaking technological reforms to ensure a more effective…
04 November 2023
- Within the TSC Medical Scheme, dental health is a top priority, and members can access an extensive range of dental services. This comprehensive coverage includes dental consultation and anesthetist fees, ensuring members can seek professional…
04 November 2023
- KIGALI, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — The travel and tourism industry, while experiencing a steady growth of 4.3 percent in gross domestic product annually, is facing a concerning challenge as greenhouse gas emissions within the sector continue to rise at a…
04 November 2023
- ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) — The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) has called on the African continent to build a new social contract to ensure sustainable development. A new social contract that will boost fair and equal…
04 November 2023
- NAIROBI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) — Kenya Tourism Board, the country’s marketing agency, is targeting to achieve 5.5 million international tourist arrivals in the next five years under its strategic plan launched Wednesday. KTB chairperson Francis Gichaba…
04 November 2023
- Coffee farmers are set for a major boost after the government announced plans to inject Sh4 billion into the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union to enhance the Coffee Cherry Revolving Fund.
04 November 2023
- Charcoal production is prohibited in Kenya but it goes on unabated with state actors condoning it. Ruto lifted a moratorium on logging but the High Court temporarily suspended the move.
03 November 2023
- Official says this poses an economic threat to those retiring from public service. Public universities and parastatals are the most notorious.
